Assistant Nurse Manager, Acute Care

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible. Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Manager provides management assistance on an assigned shift and is accountable for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process. The ANM assesses, plans, delivers, coordinates, integrates, and evaluates nursing care related to patient needs at the expert level. The ANM contributes to the support of patients through interdisciplinary teamwork, assures that the care provided is consistent with applicable standards, regulations, statutes and state and federal law, and provides leadership to department staff, serving as a resource and mentor. The ANM assists the Nurse Manager with elements of planning, organizing, controlling, climate setting, leadership, and operational duties.

• Responds to and acts on budgetary issues.
• Assures that patients have informed consent signed for indicated procedures.
• Participates in gathering data, designing, planning, and implementing programs.
• Completes Performance Appraisals for selected unit staff, as observed by the Nurse Manager.
• Implements and records interventions appropriate to diagnosis or patient problem.
• Delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.
• Monitors activities and performance of selected staff with objectivity and expertise, as reviewed with the Nurse Manager.
• Responds to customer feedback within acceptable timeframe.
• Demonstrates clinical problem-solving ability.
• Identifies expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Designs and coordinates PI initiatives demonstrating good organizing skills and follow-through.
• Develops and evaluates systems for orienting new staff and students.
• Participates or leads committees as directed by the Nurse Manager, as noted in portfolio review.
• Provides nursing care and services to patients throughout the life span and in various settings at an expert level consistent with experience and educational preparation.
• Directs and supervises patient care provided by LPNs, RNs and support personnel.
• Advocates for patients to ensure the care preserves and protects the patient’s autonomy, dignity and rights.
• Adheres to approved, research-based practice standards.
• Acts effectively as charge nurse or group leader.
• Contributes to the body of nursing knowledge through use of research and participation in professional practice committees and organizations.
• After voicing opinion and working towards consensus, aligns with the Nurse Manager’s decisions and provides a positive attitude with staff.
• Collects, analyzes, and records relevant patient health data accurately.
• Adheres to ANA Code of Ethics for Professional Nurses
• Performs similar or related duties as requested or directed.
• Assists with resource and productivity issues according to established department procedures.
• Develops a plan of care that describes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Engages in timely communication with management team and staff using acceptable communication techniques.
• Participates in 19-24 hours of education activity related to job function annually.
• Analyzes assessment data to identify patient problems.
• Assists the Nurse Manager with elements of planning, organizing, controlling, climate setting, leadership, performance improvement, customer satisfaction, people development, professional growth, and unit profitability.
• Serves in own community as a fitting representative of Bassett Healthcare as described in portfolio and reviewed by Nurse Manager.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in his or her area of practice.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of identified goals.
• Demonstrates consideration of safety, effective utilization of equipment and materials, and cost in managing patient care.
• Assists with achieving Operating Performance Standards as described and reviewed by the Nurse Manager
• Communicates performance issues to management team with objectivity and expertise.
• Plans and implements selected remedial actions for individuals and/or the unit with objectivity and expertise.
• Enters accurate documentation of all patient care activities.
• Demonstrates daily involvement with selected staff to monitor professional development, identify educational and developmental needs, provide coaching and mentoring where indicated.
• Effectively precepts new staff members or students.
• Provides proof of current BLS validation to supervisor

Qualifications

Bassett Healthcare Network follows the New York State and New York State Department of Health COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. This mandate requires COVID-19 vaccinations for personnel working for or on behalf of our hospitals and nursing homes. The New York State mandate allows for medical exemptions and religious accommodations, when appropriate. All candidates who accept an offer from Bassett Healthcare Network will be required to show proof of vaccination as required by New York State.

Education/Qualifications

• 4 year/Bachelor degree from an accredited Baccalaureate Professional Nursing program is preferred
• 2 year/Associate degree in Nursing required

Experience

• Previous experience in charge nurse or leadership role is required.
• 2 years experience in practice area required

Licensure/Certificates

• Specialty areas may require PALS, ACLS or additional certifications.
• National Certifications based on area of practice preferred
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Current NYS licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.

Skills

• Clinical Skills
• Team Building
• Analysis & Evaluation
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Training
• Multi-Tasking
• Leadership

Physical Requirements

• Occasional balancing, climbing, crouching, kneeling, stooping
• Frequent grasping, lifting, pulling, pushing, reaching
• Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, repetitive motion, seeing/monitor/computer use, standing, talking, visual acuity (color/depth/perception), walking

Hazards

• Frequent bodily fluids/bloodborne exposure, mechanical, radiation/radiant energy
• Occasional chemical, electrical

Working Conditions

• Occasional dust, fumes
• Frequent noise, gases, odors

Benefits

Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits and more…
• Medical, dental and vision insurance

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

EEO Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.